Teaching Assistant

Gsl Education; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education invites applications for Teaching Assistants to join a network of schools in Windsor, Slough, Maidenhead, Hillingdon and West London. Roles include 1:1 and small-group support across primary and secondary settings, with flexible full-time options.

Applicants should have experience with children and a good understanding of safeguarding and DBS checks. GSL Education emphasises reliable, enthusiastic candidates who can contribute to pupil progress and well-being, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, education or similar setting.
• Confident supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, enthusiastic and committed to helping pupils succeed.
• Positive approach to behaviour management.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN (desirable) and an understanding of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils inside and outside the classroom.
• Support teachers with classroom activities and small-group work.
• Assist with pupils who have SEN or additional learning needs.

Skills

Experience with children or young ppl

1:1 or small-group support

Strong communication skills

Patience and enthusiasm

Behaviour management

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Teaching Assistants – Windsor, Slough, Maidenhead, Hillingdon & West London – Immediate Starts

GSL Education are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to join a range of supportive and welcoming schools across Windsor, Slough, Maidenhead, Hillingdon and West London, with positions available for an immediate start.

We have opportunities across Primary and Secondary settings, with both full-time and flexible roles available. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, an aspiring educator looking to gain valuable school-based experience, or have experience supporting children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Our partner schools are looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals who can provide effective support to pupils both inside and outside the classroom. You may be supporting individual students, working with small groups, assisting teachers with classroom activities, or providing additional support to pupils with SEN and additional learning needs.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people in a school, education or similar setting
• Be confident supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be patient, enthusiastic and committed to helping pupils succeed
• Have a positive approach to behaviour management
• Have experience supporting children with SEN (desirable but not essential)
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Please note: All applicants will be required to complete the necessary safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

If you are looking for your next Teaching Assistant opportunity across Berkshire or West London, GSL Education can offer a variety of positions to suit your experience, availability and career goals.

Teaching Assistant Maidenhead, Berkshire, England